Ballet
Ballet is a classical dance form that originated in the 1500s. Our classes are accompanied by a pianist and follow a traditional structure. Students begin at the barre, progress to the center, and culminate with traveling exercises across the floor. Terminology, alignment, balance, artistry, sequencing, and pushing through space are emphasized at each level.
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Image description: A line of children at the ballet barre: three in pink ballet outfits, one in a black leotard. Their left hand is holding the ballet barre and their right arm is raised.
Photo by Rosalie O Connor.
Image description: Group of children taking ballet class in the center of the dance studio.
Photo by Rosalie O Connor.
Image description: Group of teen dancers at the ballet barre with their right arm raised and their right foot pointed in front of them.
Photo by Rosalie O Connor.
Image description: Group of dancers taking ballet at the ballet barre.
Photo by Rosalie O Connor.
Ballet Fundamentals A
February 4 - June 3, 2025 | Tuesdays 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Carol Alvarez*
- Accompanist Ryan Wolfe
- Assistant Teaching Artist Francesca Sulla*
Ballet Fundamentals A
February 5 - June 4, 2025 | Wednesdays 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Kamil Lowe
- Accompanist Gregory Nissen
- Assistant Teaching Artist William Valles*
Ballet Fundamentals A
February 8 - June 14, 2025 | Saturdays 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Current Teaching Artists Madison Meredith
- Accompanist Yuka Aikawa^
- Assistant Teaching Artist Alanna Huling
Ballet Fundamentals B
February 3 - June 23, 2025 | Mondays 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
- Accompanist Tracy Yang^
- Assistant Teaching Artist William Valles*
- School Faculty Jillian Marzziotti
Ballet Fundamentals B
February 4 - June 3, 2025 | Tuesdays 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
- Accompanist Ryan Wolfe
- Assistant Teaching Artist Francesca Sulla*
- School Faculty Lily Khan*
Ballet Fundamentals B
February 8 - June 14, 2025 | Saturdays 9:45 am - 10:30 am
- Current Teaching Artists Madison Meredith
- Accompanist Yuka Aikawa^
- Assistant Teaching Artist Alanna Huling
Ballet Level 1
February 3 - June 23, 2025 | Mondays 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Sharyn Korey
- Accompanist Santiago Tomas Belgrano^
Ballet Level 1
February 7 - June 13, 2025 | Fridays 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Richard Glover
- Accompanist Yuka Aikawa^
Ballet Level 2
February 3 - June 23, 2025 | Mondays 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Sharyn Korey
- Accompanist Santiago Tomas Belgrano^
Ballet Level 2
February 8 - June 14, 2025 | Saturdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Assistant Teaching Artist Carol Alvarez*
- Accompanist Yuka Aikawa^
Ballet Level 3
February 5 - June 4, 2025 | Wednesdays 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Claire Wampler
- Accompanist Ian Miller
Ballet Level 3
February 6 - June 5, 2025 | Thursdays 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Kamil Lowe
- Accompanist Sukyung Kim
Beginner Teen Ballet
February 7 - June 13, 2025 | Fridays 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Richard Glover
- Accompanist Yuka Aikawa^
Level 4 | Intermediate Teen Ballet
February 5 - June 4, 2025 | Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Sharyn Korey
- Accompanist Yukiko Konishi^
Level 4 | Intermediate Teen Ballet
February 6 - June 5, 2025 | Thursdays 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Audrey Borst
- Accompanist Anthony Pearlman
Level 5 | Advanced Teen Ballet
Level 5 | Advanced Teen Ballet
February 6 - June 5, 2025 | Thursdays 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Amy Ashley*
- Accompanist Yukiko Konishi^
Pre-Pointe | Assessment Only
February 5 - June 4, 2025 | Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Students who are interested in registering for this class, or being placed in a Pointe class, should contact schooladmin@mmdg.org for information related to Pointe Readiness Assessments.
- Current Teaching Artists Claire Wampler
- Accompanist Ian Miller
Pre-Pointe | Assessment Only
February 6 - June 5, 2025 | Thursdays 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Students who are interested in registering for this class, or being placed in a Pointe class, should contact schooladmin@mmdg.org for information related to Pointe Readiness Assessments.
- Current Teaching Artists Kamil Lowe
- Accompanist Sukyung Kim
Pointe Level 1 – Assessment Only
February 5, 2024 - June 4, 2025 | Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Pointe Level 1 – Assessment Only
February 6 - June 5, 2025 | Thursdays 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Pointe Level 2 | Approval Only
February 3 - June 23, 2025 | Mondays 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
- School Faculty Sarah Marcus
- Accompanist Brendan Polk^